Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm

[Ted Grant <tedgrant@shaw.ca>]

B.D. wrote:
>>As Leica gear goes, the Noctilux is a backbreaker - and don't forget that
one of the main things many users love about Leica M gear is its small size
and easy portability.<<<

Now, now B.D. mon ami, :-)

If one is in the army carrying an 80 pound back pack it eventually becomes a
nothing chore. Therefore, the Noctilux may appear a "backbreaker" at first
handling but after carrying it for sometime it becomes a feather weight and
I'd prefer it to the 80lb. backpack. ;-)

Does that make sense? ;-)
ted





Ted Grant Photography Limited
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- ----- Original Message -----
From: "B. D. Colen" <bdcolen@earthlink.net>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 6:46 AM
Subject: Re: [Leica] NOCTILUX-M f/1/50 mm


> Absolutely true Felix that Leica gear, including the Noxtilux, is
> featherweight when compared to a Nikon or Canon kit. Of course I believe
> that my F100 body, without the booster, is pretty close in weight to an
> M body. But that aside, you are entirely correct.
>
> HOWEVER - knew that was coming, didn't you :-) ? - >
> Best
>
> B. D.
>
> Félix López de Maturana wrote:
>
> >>unless you want a lens that won't cause you back problems;
> >>
> >
> > I'll remember that next time when carrying my F5 Nikon with AFS zoom
28-70
> > mm f1:2,8 (anything like standard use zoom). I can't ensure you but I
think
> > the combo weights more then three kilograms. As a Nikon and  Canon user
this
> > commentary looks ridiculous to me...Even the standard Canon 50mm has
more or
> > less same size.
> >
> > Kind regards
> >
> > Félix
> >
> > PS: Nocti is  for sure a marvel of lens with some minor defects.
> >
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